How to make pancakes without baking powder

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Easy fluffy American pancakes made without baking powder

How to make pancakes without baking powder

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Serves 4
Difficulty Level Easy

Preparation

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Total Time 30 mins
Preparation Time 10 mins
Cooking Time 20 mins

Ingredients
Method

100g self-raising flour, sifted
60g caster sugar
1 medium egg
150ml milk
Oil or butter (for frying)

Sift the self-raising flour into a bowl and stir in the sugar
Beat the egg into the mixture until you get a light and fluffy mixture
Slowly pour in the milk and stir until you get a smooth and runny batter
Heat a little oil in a frying pan until hot. Spoon in about 3 tablespoons of batter
Fry for around a minute, using a spatula to stop the edges from sticking to the pan. When the bottom of the pancake is a golden brown, flip the pancake to cook the other side
Remove your pancake from the heat once both sides are golden brown and it's cooked the whole way through. Repeat with the rest of the batter

Tips

Using self-raising flour is the perfect way to make American pancakes without using baking powder. This recipe gives them a light and fluffy texture that makes them a favourite with kids, whether you're making them for Pancake Day or simply cooking up a hearty breakfast.

This recipe makes about 18 mini pancakes, or 9 big ones.

Your kids will love mixing the ingredients together, and older kids can even have a go at flipping their own pancake.

If you have time, leaving your batter to sit overnight can help the pancake to rise better in the frying pan. Mix your batter together and keep it in the fridge until you are ready to make your pancakes.

Variations

Make a healthy breakfast for your kids by topping these fluffy American-style pancakes with fruit, like cooked apple and blueberries, strawberries or banana. You could also try some savoury vegetable ingredients, like mixing in some spinach or making carrot pancakes.

If you're short on self-raising flour, but actually have baking powder in your cupboard (for once), these gluten free banana pancakes are a great option.